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Vienna Game: Max Lange Defense

4.8M games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

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Black Expected Score47.9%Range (90% confident): 47.8% – 47.9%Based on 4.8M games
0%47.9%100%
Range (90% confident): 47.8% – 47.9%
Outcome Distribution
46.1%3.6%50.3%
Win
Draw
Loss
2...Nc6
Vienna Game: Max Lange Defense
Analyzen=4.8M
Avg Length33 moves
Sharpness96%
Draw Rate3.6%

What is the Vienna Game: Max Lange Defense expected score for Black?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Vienna Game: Max Lange Defense has a 47.9% expected score for Black (we're 90% confident it's between 47.8% and 47.9%), based on 4.8M Lichess games.

Extra Analysis

Deep-dive datasets for this opening

Gambit BreakpointBlack

Peak: +0.6% · Breakpoint: 0-999

How to Beat This (Move 3)

Best: 3...f5 · Black wins: 48.9% · n=2.2M

Black Win% by Rating

Declines with rating: 49% → 42%

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  • 0-999: 48.9% win rate (269,335 games)
  • 1000-1199: 47.2% win rate (452,010 games)
  • 1200-1399: 46.7% win rate (721,360 games)
  • 1400-1599: 46.2% win rate (985,953 games)
  • 1600-1799: 45.7% win rate (1,015,492 games)
  • 1800-1999: 45.5% win rate (794,046 games)
  • 2000-2199: 44.8% win rate (405,643 games)
  • 2200-2499: 43.4% win rate (160,202 games)
  • 2500+: 41.9% win rate (18,429 games)

Black Win% by Time Control

Similar across time controls (~46%)

UltraBullet
Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • UltraBullet: 43.9% win rate (12,240 games)
  • Bullet: 46.4% win rate (2,155,945 games)
  • Blitz: 45.7% win rate (2,099,730 games)
  • Rapid: 46.1% win rate (538,783 games)
  • Classical: 46.4% win rate (15,772 games)

Black% by Rating × Time Control

Click any cell to filter. Green = above 50%, Red = below 50%.

RatingUBBulleBlitzRapidClass
0-999
1000-1199
1200-1399
1400-1599
1600-1799
1800-1999
2000-2199
2200-2499
2500+

Expected score matrix by rating bracket and time control

  • 0-999 rating, UltraBullet: 52.9% expected score (379 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Bullet: 51.0% expected score (74,796 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Blitz: 50.8% expected score (129,323 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Rapid: 50.3% expected score (64,225 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Classical: 51.1% expected score (612 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, UltraBullet: 47.3% expected score (1,152 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 48.5% expected score (170,381 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 48.9% expected score (205,150 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 49.1% expected score (73,563 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Classical: 48.9% expected score (1,764 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, UltraBullet: 45.2% expected score (2,161 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 48.1% expected score (291,682 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 48.2% expected score (331,068 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 48.6% expected score (92,966 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Classical: 49.7% expected score (3,483 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, UltraBullet: 42.8% expected score (3,525 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 47.8% expected score (406,213 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 47.7% expected score (453,763 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 48.7% expected score (117,465 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Classical: 50.5% expected score (4,987 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, UltraBullet: 44.5% expected score (2,987 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 47.7% expected score (432,645 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 47.5% expected score (472,928 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 47.4% expected score (103,768 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 47.0% expected score (3,164 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, UltraBullet: 43.7% expected score (1,508 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 47.8% expected score (384,504 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 47.2% expected score (342,672 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 47.2% expected score (63,919 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 45.5% expected score (1,443 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, UltraBullet: 45.9% expected score (464 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 47.8% expected score (251,551 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 46.0% expected score (133,269 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 45.2% expected score (20,100 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 41.2% expected score (259 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, UltraBullet: 41.1% expected score (60 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 46.2% expected score (127,141 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 44.2% expected score (30,234 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 42.4% expected score (2,717 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Classical: 41.3% expected score (50 games)
  • 2500+ rating, UltraBullet: 31.9% expected score (4 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 45.1% expected score (17,032 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 45.1% expected score (1,323 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Rapid: 46.8% expected score (60 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Classical: 67.4% expected score (10 games)

Related Openings

Parent
Vienna Game
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Variations (5)
Vienna Game: Anderssen Defense
49.8%
Vienna Game: Vienna Gambit
57.4%
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51.0%
Vienna Game: Falkbeer Variation
48.2%
Vienna Game: Stanley Variation, Three Knights Variation
50.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Vienna Game: Max Lange Defense win rate?

The Vienna Game: Max Lange Defense has a 50.3% (90% CI: 50.3%-50.4%) win rate for white, based on 4.8M rated games from Lichess.

At what rating does the Vienna Game: Max Lange Defense perform best?

The Vienna Game: Max Lange Defense performs best at 2200-2499 Elo with a 51.8% win rate for white (160K games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

Is the Vienna Game: Max Lange Defense better in blitz or rapid?

UltraBullet (54.7%) outperforms Classical (48.8%) by 5.9%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the Vienna Game: Max Lange Defense?

The Vienna Game: Max Lange Defense has a sharpness score of 96.4 (very decisive), meaning 96.4% of games end decisively. Average game length is 33 moves.

What is the Vienna Game: Max Lange Defense win rate at 0-999 Elo?

At 0-999 Elo, the Vienna Game: Max Lange Defense has a 47.5% (90% CI: 47.3%-47.6%) win rate for white, based on 269K Lichess games. Average game length is 26 moves with a 3.7% draw rate.

What is the Vienna Game: Max Lange Defense win rate at 1000-1199 Elo?

At 1000-1199 Elo, the Vienna Game: Max Lange Defense has a 49.7% (90% CI: 49.6%-49.8%) win rate for white, based on 452K Lichess games. Average game length is 29 moves with a 3.1% draw rate.

What is the Vienna Game: Max Lange Defense win rate at 1200-1399 Elo?

At 1200-1399 Elo, the Vienna Game: Max Lange Defense has a 50.3% (90% CI: 50.2%-50.4%) win rate for white, based on 721K Lichess games. Average game length is 30 moves with a 3.1% draw rate.

What is the Vienna Game: Max Lange Defense win rate at 1400-1599 Elo?

At 1400-1599 Elo, the Vienna Game: Max Lange Defense has a 50.5% (90% CI: 50.4%-50.6%) win rate for white, based on 986K Lichess games. Average game length is 32 moves with a 3.3% draw rate.

What is the Vienna Game: Max Lange Defense win rate at 1600-1799 Elo?

At 1600-1799 Elo, the Vienna Game: Max Lange Defense has a 50.6% (90% CI: 50.6%-50.7%) win rate for white, based on 1.0M Lichess games. Average game length is 34 moves with a 3.7% draw rate.

What is the Vienna Game: Max Lange Defense win rate at 1800-1999 Elo?

At 1800-1999 Elo, the Vienna Game: Max Lange Defense has a 50.5% (90% CI: 50.4%-50.6%) win rate for white, based on 794K Lichess games. Average game length is 35 moves with a 4.0% draw rate.

What is the Vienna Game: Max Lange Defense win rate at 2000-2199 Elo?

At 2000-2199 Elo, the Vienna Game: Max Lange Defense has a 50.8% (90% CI: 50.7%-50.9%) win rate for white, based on 406K Lichess games. Average game length is 36 moves with a 4.4% draw rate.

What is the Vienna Game: Max Lange Defense win rate at 2200-2499 Elo?

At 2200-2499 Elo, the Vienna Game: Max Lange Defense has a 51.8% (90% CI: 51.6%-52.0%) win rate for white, based on 160K Lichess games. Average game length is 37 moves with a 4.8% draw rate.

What is the Vienna Game: Max Lange Defense win rate at 2500+ Elo?

At 2500+ Elo, the Vienna Game: Max Lange Defense has a 51.8% (90% CI: 51.2%-52.4%) win rate for white, based on 18K Lichess games. Average game length is 40 moves with a 6.2% draw rate.

What is the Vienna Game: Max Lange Defense win rate in UltraBullet?

In UltraBullet games, the Vienna Game: Max Lange Defense has a 54.7% (90% CI: 54.0%-55.5%) win rate for white (12K Lichess games). Draw rate is 1.4%.

What is the Vienna Game: Max Lange Defense win rate in Bullet?

In Bullet games, the Vienna Game: Max Lange Defense has a 50.7% (90% CI: 50.7%-50.8%) win rate for white (2.2M Lichess games). Draw rate is 2.8%.

What is the Vienna Game: Max Lange Defense win rate in Blitz?

In Blitz games, the Vienna Game: Max Lange Defense has a 50.2% (90% CI: 50.1%-50.2%) win rate for white (2.1M Lichess games). Draw rate is 4.2%.

What is the Vienna Game: Max Lange Defense win rate in Rapid?

In Rapid games, the Vienna Game: Max Lange Defense has a 49.4% (90% CI: 49.3%-49.5%) win rate for white (539K Lichess games). Draw rate is 4.5%.

What is the Vienna Game: Max Lange Defense win rate in Classical?

In Classical games, the Vienna Game: Max Lange Defense has a 48.8% (90% CI: 48.1%-49.4%) win rate for white (16K Lichess games). Draw rate is 4.8%.

Is the Vienna Game: Max Lange Defense a good opening?

The Vienna Game: Max Lange Defense is statistically favors white with a 50.3% (90% CI: 50.3%-50.4%) win rate across all ratings. It performs best at 2200-2499 Elo. Your results depend on your rating, time control, and how well you know the typical plans.